1.0Department of Anesthesiologyhttps://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiologyTodd Darlinghttps://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/author/raver1/Zofran Vials vs. Dexmeditimindine Vials | Department of Anesthesiologyrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="AhuQGn2m8J"><a href="https://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/zofran-vials-vs-dexmeditimindine-vials/">Zofran Vials vs. Dexmeditimindine Vials</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/zofran-vials-vs-dexmeditimindine-vials/embed/#?secret=AhuQGn2m8J" width="600" height="338" title="“Zofran Vials vs. Dexmeditimindine Vials” — Department of Anesthesiology" data-secret="AhuQGn2m8J" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://www.med.unc.edu/anesthesiology/wp-content/uploads/sites/470/2017/10/zofran-vials-vs-dexmeditimindine-vials-image.jpeg12001800Recently, the zofran vials in the COR pyxis look very similar to the dexmedetimindine vials – same teal pop tops. Obviously a medication error could be catastrophic, especially in the pediatric population. The situation should be temporary and is secondary to the severe ondansetron shortage that we dealt with earlier this year. Please be aware!